Versatile design technique for customizable electromagnetic band gap structures

A technique for modeling electromagnetic band gap (EBG) structures using port reduction methods for N-port systems with lumped circuit elements between adjacent cells is developed. In this work, we demonstrate the accuracy and efficiency of this technique and outline potential applications. Namely, the functionality of an EBG can be modified to meet a wide range of design goals. A device that outperforms conventional EBGs in both physical compactness and bandwidth is demonstrated.